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ClassDojo vs Lever

ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Software

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Lever logo

Lever

Software

Talent acquisition suite built for collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only ClassDojo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClassDojo the AI homework helper, the 2,000 plus digital book library, detailed progress reports, memory albums and calendar sync are all restricted to the paid ClassDojo Plus subscription; Lever customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Lever covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Lever actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Lever differ
AttributeClassDojoLever
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20112012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ClassDojo

  • Behavior tracking
  • Parent messaging
  • Class story
  • Student portfolios
  • Dojo points
  • Translation
  • School story
  • Mobile app

Only in Lever

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Candidate CRM
  • Sourcing
  • Interview Management
  • Analytics
  • Offer Management
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClassDojo

  • Classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parentsnot Lever
  • Teacher to parent messaging and class story updatesnot Lever
  • Home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupilsnot Lever

Lever

  • Applicant tracking from sourcing through offernot ClassDojo
  • Building and nurturing talent pipelines of passive candidatesnot ClassDojo
  • Automating interview scheduling, follow-ups and offer lettersnot ClassDojo
  • Reporting on hiring performance across sourcesnot ClassDojo
  • Screening at volume with AI ranking and recommendationsnot ClassDojo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClassDojo

  • The AI homework helper, the 2,000 plus digital book library, detailed progress reports, memory albums and calendar sync are all restricted to the paid ClassDojo Plus subscription
  • ClassDojo Plus is sold to families rather than to schools, so parents pay for the premium tier
  • The Plus page publishes no monthly or yearly price, only a 7 day free trial
  • No pricing is published for the school leader or district offerings

Lever

  • Customized pricing requires sales contact, no public pricing
  • Premium features like advanced CRM functionality require additional fees
  • Implementation requires some technical configuration

Pricing, plan by plan

ClassDojo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Behavior points
    • Messaging
    • Class story
  • Plus$7.99/month
    • All free features
    • Beyond School
    • Dojo Islands
  • School$undefined/month
    • School story
    • Admin tools
    • Analytics

Lever

On request
  • LeverTRM$undefined/month
    • ATS
    • CRM
    • Sourcing
  • LeverTRM for Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All LeverTRM features
    • Advanced Security
    • Dedicated Support

Which should you pick?

Choose ClassDojo if

  • You need behavior tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want parent messaging.

Choose Lever if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want candidate crm.

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Lever better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Lever at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Lever?
ClassDojo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClassDojo and On request for Lever.
Does ClassDojo or Lever run on more platforms?
ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Lever runs on Web.
Can I use ClassDojo for free?
Yes. ClassDojo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lever starts at On request.
What is ClassDojo best used for?
ClassDojo is most often used for classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parents, teacher to parent messaging and class story updates, home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupils. Of those, classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parents and teacher to parent messaging and class story updates are not what Lever is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Lever cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Lever covers Applicant Tracking, Candidate CRM, Sourcing, Interview Management. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lever: What is Lever used for?

Lever is modern recruiting software that centralizes recruiting into a single system for sourcing candidates, managing applications, scheduling interviews, collaborating with hiring managers, automating workflows, and measuring hiring performance.

Source
Lever: Does Lever include both ATS and CRM?

Yes. Lever integrates comprehensive Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) functionalities within a single offering called LeverTRM, with features like AI-powered screening and interview transcripts.

Source
Lever: What integrations does Lever support?

Lever integrates with 300+ tools including Slack for notifications, Zoom for interviews, calendar applications for scheduling, background check services, job boards, and leading HRIS platforms for talent management workflows.

Source

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